Nickel Tax possible
The McCreary County Board of Education will be holding a hearing before next week’s regular scheduled meeting to hear public comments on a proposed tax increase on real and personal property. The hearing, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. next Thursday at the Board Office satisfies a legal requirement for the Board as they are seeking…
Read MoreDrugs killing our economy – The hidden cost of addiction Part 2
The impact of drugs extends beyond the direct affect they have on the economy of McCreary County. They have other, far-reaching affects that take a toll on the wallets of every citizen. Last week we reported an estimated $2.5 million is spent each month for the purchase of illegal narcotics. That total represents just a…
Read More$300,000 shortfall looming
Fiscal Court gets first look at new jail budget A more realistic jail budget was presented during last week’s regular meeting of the McCreary County Fiscal Court, but it is obvious that the jail and revenues are still a major topic of concern for the citizens of the county. When asked if the County…
Read MoreMan runs over ex with vehicle
A soap-opera type tale unfolded in Sawyer early Sunday when a man apparently attempted to run over his ex-wife with a vehicle. Sheriff Waters states Deputies responded to a call concerning a woman being hit by a vehicle on Herman Vanover Road about 1:15 a.m. Sunday morning. The victim had reportedly been run over by…
Read MoreWoman injured in fall
Photo by Greg Bird 81-year old Kinzella Vanover was airlifted for medical treatment after her vehicle fell over a high cliff Wednesday afternoon. Sheriff Randy Waters stated it appeared Vanover may have accidently backed over the cliff and dropped more than 150 feet. McCreary County EMS and Whitley City Fire Department assisted at the…
Read MoreMan operating a non-Motor vehicle under the Influence arrested
A Parkers Lake man is facing charges after apparently riding his horse along Highway 90 while intoxicated -nearly four times the legal limit. Kentucky State Police Trooper Shaler Jones responded to a call on Highway 90 around 9:00 p.m. Saturday night concerning an apparently drunk man riding a horse on the road. According to the…
Read MoreChamber News
Photos by Eugenia Jones Bill Goodman, Executive Director of the Kentucky Humanities Council, spoke to members of the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce during this month’s regular, monthly meeting. Each year, the Kentucky Humanities Council provides funding for more than 550 public humanities programs. Reaching across the state, these programs are sponsored by local…
Read MoreJust a Swinging
Photos by Eugenia Jones The swinging bridge at Ritner was recently restored to improve safety. The bridge is still frequently used by pedestrians crossing the river from McCreary to Wayne County. During the spring, pedistrians crossing the bridge are treated to peaceful views of the river’s flowing water and surrounding wildflowers.
Read MoreRelay for Life – Hee Haw Show
Photos by Eugenia Jones McCreary County’s annual Relay for Life “Hee Haw” show once again served up a wide variety of musical performances and hilarious skits. Each year, local talent perform to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraiser.
Read MoreM.C.M.S. compete in State Tournament
The M.C.M.S. Archery Team are our Players of the Week! The McCreary Middle Archery Team recently traveled to Louisville, KY to compete in the National Archery in the Schools Program State Tournament. This tournament consists of each student shooting a Genesis bow; a bare bow with no sights or equipment. The archers shot 3…
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